S.R: Here's chapter two.


Makino watched over the kids even more vigilantly than earlier now that she knew there was a Buster Call on the island. She couldn't help but smile at the kids though. They knew it wasn't a good thing but they didn't know how bad, yet they were still being kids and having fun. Luffy had managed to convince Nami and Zoro to tell him their dreams. He told them his in turn and managed to convince Zoro to join his future Pirate crew. Nami wasn't sure about joining when he offered, but eventually caved in. Usopp was all for it, though he tried to claim that he was the captain instead of Luffy.

Luffy, Ace, Sabo, hadn't taken long to get ready to leave the village, luckily Zoro's teacher Koshiro and Genzo who was looking after Nami and Nojiko, and a random villager from Usopp's hometown had found the group since they refused to leave their friends alone even if only for a little while.

"Master Koshiro, I finally made friends beside Kunia. Please let me stay with them."

"If that is what you want then I will. After all you are free to do as you wish, especially now that you've decided on your dream."

"Nami, Nojiko we have to leave the island soon."

"But what about our new friends?" (Nami)

"Yeah what are they gonna do?"

"Let's ask the nice lady that's been keeping an eye on you all."

"They will be leaving the island as well. But I don't know who they are leaving with. I brought you all out here while Garp and the others talked about it."

"What if we don't leave together?"

"It okay Nami. Even if we don't leave the island together we'll always be friends. Besides we could always met again in the future. I mean my pirate crew wouldn't be able to get very far without it's navigator. I promise I'll find you when I make my crew!"

"I don't know if Usopp has said anything yet, but his father left him and his mother years ago. His mother fell ill shortly before we left our hometown and passed away while we were sailing. He doesn't have anyone looking after him right now."

As the man from Usopp's village spoke the group was approached by Shanks and Garp. Once Shanks, Garp, and Dragon hand finished up planning how to deal with the Buster Call, Shanks sent Benn back to the ship to relay the orders to get ready to sail and prepare for a fight. As they walked up to the group of kids Shanks had a slight smile upon hearing the name Usopp, but overall his mood was still pretty somber due to the situation.

"Sir, did you just say the name Usopp?"

"Yeah I did, why do you ask?"

"A good friend of mine is always telling me and the rest of my crew stories about his son Usopp."

"His name wouldn't be Yasopp would it?"

"That's right. I assume since you're talking about Usopp, something happened to his mother. If that's the case my crew and I will look after him."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, Garp here will be helping most civilians so I'll be getting his grandsons off the island. One more kid won't bother us."

"Hey Usopp you hear that? We can play together even more now!"

With that settled Shanks sat down by Makino and watched over the boys, while Garp and the other adults walked away with Nami and Nojiko. One reason Garp made sure Genzo and the girls were with him was because he had already been contacted by the girls adoptive mother Bell-mere, who was a former marine under his command. He promised her that the girls would be safe with him.

Shanks chuckled when he heard Luffy trying to convince Usopp to join his future crew, but he grinned from ear to ear after the long nosed boy agreed and Luffy excitedly exclaimed that he had his first mate, navigator, and sniper. While they watched over the kids Shanks asked Makino if she'd leave Dawn Island with him, hoping she'd say yes so he wouldn't have to assign one of his men to keeping an eye on the boys. Luckily she knew that's why he was asking, but she still blushed at his question. She said she promised Garp to look after the boys, and if they were seperated because of this Buster Call she wouldn't be able to do that so she agreed to come with him when it was time.

Eventually the alarm that had been set up for when the marine ships started approaching the island went off. Jumping into action Shanks lead Makino and the boys to his ship, his men having been prepared since Benn got back to the ship.

"Alright kids listen up. This is going to be a serious fight. I know you are strong, but none of you will be ready for a fight of this caliber. Makino will be below deck during this fight, your job is to keep her safe alright? Don't let your guard down unless myself, or Benn come down to get you. If something happens and you need help just call out, and either Lucky Roo, or Yasopp will help you."

Shanks spoke loud enough for his crew to hear the orders he gave the boys, mostly so Benn, Lucky, and Yasopp would know their jobs during and after this fight. With that settled he sent them below deck and his crew sailed out to meet the Buster Call. It wasn't long till there was a lull in the fighting, which was when Vice Admiral Sakazuki appeared to confront Shanks.

"There's nothing left of the island, and no one escaped other than those rich assholes on the other side of the island. Stop firing already!"

"Red Hair you better watch your mouth, you're talking about the nobles."

"I'm a damn pirate, I'll say what I want when I want and if you want to stop me the you better be ready to lose your fucking head! Now either grow a pair and fight me already or back the fuck off you prick."

"You're joking. Last we met you still had both arms. I wouldn't even have to try with you anymore."

"I proudly and willingly gave this arm up making a bet on the next generation. Considering you wouldn't know what it's like to care about something other than your shitty rules you could never understand. But if you stand in the way I'll cut you down without a thought!"

It was at this point that Sakazuki could see just how pissed Shanks was. He knew the man was out for blood this time, and that Shanks wouldn't be beaten by this Buster Call. But that didn't matter to Sakazuki, since he believed in "Absolute Justice". It was because of the complete and utter disregard Shanks spoke with that Sakazuki was pissed off.

Using his Mag-Mag Devil Fruit Sakazuki turned his arms into magma before punching the air in front of him, sending a blast of magma at the red headed pirate. With barely any effort Shanks unsheathed, and swiped his sword in front of him cutting the attack in half.

"I can't find it in me to hold back, so you better come at me with your full power if you want to live Akainu!"

At that point Shanks unleashed his fury, cutting down marines left and right as he delivered a severe beat down on the Vice Admiral. The rest of Shanks crew followed their captain as he destroyed the marines that dared to destroy Dawn Island. Eventually they had dealt enough damage to the marines to calm down and Shanks ordered the ship to sail away. All the marines that participated in the Buster Call were either dead or seriously injured including all five Vice Admirals.

A FEW DAYS LATER

Shanks and his men had been sailing for a few days waiting for Monkey D. Dragon to call him back. After they escaped from Dawn Island and ruffing up the marines sent for the Buster Call, Shanks used his transponder snail to call both Dragon and his father Garp.

Garp ignored the call, leading the red haired man to believe he was catching a lot of flack for helping the people flee from the Buster Call rather than assist his fellow marines. Which was true, once Sakazuki found out that Garp had been in the area and didn't participate in the Buster Call he was livid and began harassing the man, luckily the majority of the high ranking marines that heard didn't care and a few even stood up for Garp, since they knew that when he goes on vacation he doesn't take his marine issued transponder snail with him which meant he wouldn't have found out about the Buster Call in time to participate.

Dragon on the other hand answered immediately. But because he was so busy trying to find locations for the people he rescued he was unable to do much more than say that they had gotten out safely and that he would call back once things settled down and allowed for a proper conversation.

A tap on his shoulder drew his attention. Makino was free for a bit as the boys were helping out around the ship. Shanks was very fond of the dark haired woman. He had been spending a lot of time with her even before the Buster Call, so he was pleased to have her on the ship with him enabling him to continue his relationship with her. Luckily for him after bonding with the trio of brothers they agreed that if he wanted to date the beautiful woman they wouldn't get in his way unless he hurt her.

"You know it's times like this, when I can relax with you in my arms that I feel exceedingly content."

"I know the feeling Shanks… But I can't stay forever. The boys need me to look after them until they're ready for the world."

Kissing her forehead Shanks told Makino that he knew that. He mentioned that it wouldn't change his mind or make him regret a thing, because he valued any time he got to spend with her. Chuckling at a thought that just came to him he continued.

"Besides, I care for those boys just like you do. Even if we aren't officially together I see them as family just like you do. Those rascals are my dear nephews, so I can't blame you for trying to keep them safe."

Makino laughed alongside him at the statement, both knowing it was true but finding it funny none the less. But they were interrupted by Shanks first mate Benn Beckman. Someone was calling his transponder snail.

"Hello?"

"I said I'd call back when I had the time Red Hair."

"Garp hasn't answered any of my calls, so I'll ask you. What do you want me to do with the boys?"

"Honestly… Knowing their parentage and what marines like Sakazuki will say when they find out I want them to be safe. I have a feeling that if he knew about Luffy and Ace, he still would have called for the Buster Call on Dawn Island even if you weren't there."

"That bastard and his 'Absolute Justice' probably would. You want them to be safe, so where am I taking them?"

"Can you meet me somewhere around Whitebeard's territory?"

"You aren't thinking about-"

"That's exactly what I'm thinking Shanks. After all Newgate sees his crew as his children and would do anything to protect them. The marines will find out about the two eventually so the safest place for them is with Newgate."

"… Mind if I join you when you ask the old man about it?"

"Not particularly, but I do have to ask why?"

Turning to Makino who had followed him to answer Dragon's call, Shanks nodded.

"Hi big brother."

"Makino?! Why are you with Red Hair?"

"I promised father I'd keep an eye on the boys… Plus I've spent a lot of time with Shanks since he first came to Foosha village."

"I see… Should I start calling him my brother-in-law anytime soon?"

"No, but you should be thanking him. Didn't you notice he's missing an arm?"

"I wanted to ask, but considering the situation at the time it wasn't important."

"I gave it to a Sea King. Either my arm or Luffy's life. It was an easy choice."

"You gave up your arm to save my son?! Shanks… I can't claim to be a proper father, having given Luffy to my Father since I knew I wouldn't be able to raise him while leading the Revolutionary Army but still. You have my thanks for protecting my son."

"The runt's grown on me. I won't let him die so easily. Anyway I'll set up the meeting with Whitebeard since I've got the number for his transponder snail."

"Alright. Call me later with the details Shanks."

"Will do Dragon."

With that the call ended. Shanks sighed, and Makino was staring at the snail with wide eyes.

"To think he'd go as far as asking Whitebeard to look after them…"

"Well he's not wrong about the old man. Whitebeard is extremely vicious towards those that hurt his crew. Hell Dragon may be right in saying they'll be safer with Whitebeard."

"But what about Luffy had your promise with him?"

"Whitebeard's crew will look after him until he's old enough to set sail. If he still has that determination when he's 17 they'll let him leave to achieve his dreams. He won't stand in Luffy's way. Whitebeard will probably have one of his division commanders train him, so Luffy will certainly be tough enough to handle himself. Anyway I'm going to make that call now."

With an exaggerated slowness Shanks grabbed his transponder snail and input the number for Whitebeard.

"What do ya want yoi?"

"Hey is that you Marco? Wanna join my crew?"

"Fuck off Red hair."

"Okay then, now to the reason I called."

"Oh yeah? What's up yoi?"

"I've been asked by Monkey D. Dragon to set up a meeting with Whitebeard for him."

Marco had to have been standing close enough to Whitebeard for the old man to overhear and take the transponder snail..

"Why the hell would he ask that?"

"You heard about the Buster Call on Dawn Island right?"

"Yeah, it was called because you were there brat."

"Well so was Dragon's son. Along with my former captains son. Garp was supposed to be looking after them. But because of the Buster Call, Dragon's worried the marines will eventually find out about the two."

"I can understand why he wants a meeting, but why ask you to set it up?"

"Because to keep them hidden from the World Government for just a little while longer I'm the one that got the kids off the island. He wants me to set the meeting up because the boys are already with me, so I'll be there as well."

"Alright, one week from now we'll be around Fishman Island. Meet us there."

"Can do."

Ending the call Shanks swept out of his captains quarters onto the deck of his ship. Yelling at his men to haul ass towards Fishman Island he set about having his first mate Benn take over giving out orders. Turning around he grabbed his transponder snail once more and told Dragon about the location of the meeting.

A WEEK LATER

Shanks had met up with Dragon allowing the man onto his ship, as they sailed towards Fishman Island to talk with Whitebeard. The two had introduced Dragon to the boys and explained to them his connection with Luffy. They told the boys about their plan to have Whitebeard look after them until they were old enough to be on their own. Luffy didn't care, because he had two of his crew members with him, Ace was looking forward to not having to deal with Garp and his 'Fist of Love' again, and Sabo was happy to be with his brothers. Zoro was going to stick with his captain, and Usopp decided he'd rather stay with his friends than on Shanks ship with his father.

Shortly after Dragon came aboard Shanks ship he was finally contacted by Garp, who only said to keep Luffy and Ace safe, before passing on a message to Luffy. He ended the call after that and it didn't take long for Shanks and his crew to find the massive ship called the 'Moby Dick' that was the main ship of Whitebeard's crew. They had the peace flags waving as they sailed close enough to be heard.

"Permission to come about Newgate?"

"Permission granted Shanks. You to Dragon."

For now just the two boarded the Moby Dick. Because Dragon was the reason he was there Shanks let the other man lead, and didn't even flare his Conquerors Haki at Whitebeard's crew like he normally would.

"What brings you to my ship Dragon."

"Before I left the marines I chased you and countless other pirates across these seas so I got a good measure of the kind of man you are. Thanks to that measure I'm positive in my choice to ask for your help."

"What kind of help would the worlds most wanted man need from me?"

"Well my original plan after that Buster Call was to ask you to take in my son Luffy, and Gol D. Roger's son Ace who my father was supposed to be looking after but, there are a few more kids with Shanks than I planned."

"What do you mean?"

"Dragon's kid Luffy has a ridiculously powerful charisma. He dreams to be a pirate one day and managed to convince two of the five boys I have with me to join his future crew, then they declared they wouldn't be seperated from their captain for something as stupid as a Buster Call."

"What about the last brat then?"

"Apparently Ace, Luffy, and their friend Sabo swore an oath of brotherhood over a cup of sake. I don't know anything else about Sabo, but those two said they wouldn't leave their brother behind."

"Gurarararara, sounds like these brats are proud of their friends and family!"

"That they are."

"Bring them over here already so I can meet the brats!"

Dragon walked over to the side and waved at Makino for her and the boys to hop over to the Moby Dick. While he did Shanks told Whitebeard about the woman that was looking after the boys.

"Fair warning. Garp's adoptive daughter Makino takes pride in being the one to look after Luffy, Ace, and Sabo. Also when they're old enough that she doesn't have to keep an eye on them I'll be back for her."

"Humph. Taken a fancy to her yoi?"

"Yes I have. Anyway Marco wanna join my crew?"

"Ah shut up Red Hair."

With that they stopped talking until Dragon led Makino and the boys to meet Whitebeard.

"Whoa, Shanks was right you are a big guy!"

"Luffy stop being a dumbass!"

"Seriously Luffy, we'll be staying with Whitebeard for a while at least. Which means you should show him at least a bit of respect and not blurt out everything that comes to mind!"

"So the one with the hat is Luffy, now which one of you is Ace and which one is Sabo."

"I'm Ace."

"I'm Sabo sir."

"Hey don't worry about calling pops sir. Just call him 'old man' or 'pops' and you'll be fine yoi."

"Shanks is that the Marco guy that you keep asking to join your crew?"

"Yeah that's him Luffy."

"Oi what about you two. Green hair and long nose. What are your names?"

"Roronoa Zoro. I will become the greatest swordsman in the world one day!"

"I'm Usopp… I just want to become a brave warrior who can travel the seas without worry."

"Usopp eh? Shanks isn't that your snipers son's name yoi?"

"Yeah, they've already talked it out and Usopp has told us that he belongs with his crew, which right now is Luffy and Zoro."

"Hey don't forget Nami! She might not be with us right now but there is no way we'll be able to sail without our navigator! I can't become the Pirate King without her!"

"Gurararara, you brats will fit in just fine! But if those are your dreams you'll have to work hard. Marco, talk it over with the other commanders and set up a training schedule for them."

"Will do pops. Well come on boys, I'll show you around the ship yoi."

With that Dragon and Shanks chatted for a bit longer with Whitebeard and Makino, who would be learning from the nurses on board the Moby Dick so she could help out with more than just keeping an eye on the kids.

"Before I forget, Luffy and Ace will eventually show signs of Haki. Considering both sides of their family had the D. in their name Luffy and Ace will have Conquerors Haki at the very least. That much is certain, but they'll probably have and be able to use all three."

"Marco and I will handle their teaching when it comes to Haki."

"Don't let Luffy loose that straw hat Whitebeard. I may have given it to him but he's promised to return it when he becomes a great pirate like we are."

"Of course not brat! I recognize that hat as the one your old captain used to wear… It's fitting that brat has the hat though considering his dream."


S.R: Finally. I started to type this up back when I posted the most recent chapter of the DxD story but then Microsoft froze on me. It wouldn't let me open or even close the document until about an hour ago. I finally managed to finish the chapter. Anyway fair warning the next chapter will skip ahead a year or two, so the boys will have been training for a while already when we see them in action.